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HY52 LJF

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

258,613 mi
Last recorded258,613 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 LJF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 258,613 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door not opening

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 258,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door not opening

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 258,613 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear to the front

Offside Rear door not opening (exterior and interior)

exhaust rear mount broken

Pass 17 Apr 2025 251,615 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear not working

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 244,233 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2024 244,233 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2023 238,646 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing slightly on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 238,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing slightly on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 230,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 219,324 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 207,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 192,178 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 174,893 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 162,273 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 152,670 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 141,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front exhaust bracket broken

propshaft rubber donut deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2013 134,639 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 118,468 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 110,158 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 110,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 98,547 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner edges!

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges!

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 85,967 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 73,421 miles

Play in offside rear anti roll bar link arm

Fail 25 Sep 2007 73,421 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Play in offside rear anti roll bar link arm

Pass 14 Sep 2006 59,907 miles

O/S/R tyre worn to 0mm on inside edge.

Pass 1 Sep 2005 47,147 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 47,136 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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HY52 LJF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 111,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY52 LJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY52 LJF registered?

HY52 LJF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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